Nigeria Association of Auctioneers holds stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja, expels two members for misconduct

The Nigeria Association of Auctioneers (NAA) on November 15, 2025, held its stakeholders’ general meeting at the Grand Pela Hotel, Abuja, where key resolutions aimed at restoring stability and strengthening internal governance were adopted.

The meeting was presided over by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT), King Alfred Diete-Spiff, Amayanabo of Brass Kingdom.

In her welcome address, the Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Hajiya Salamatu Abdullahi, expressed appreciation to the BoT for providing leadership and stability throughout the Association’s transition period.

She also commended the zonal chairmen for their commitment to maintaining unity within the NAA.

BoT members in attendance included Suwaro A. Ajiwon (Ibadan), Alhaji Musa Sule (Edo State), Hon. Magaji Samke (Nasarawa State), and Nze H. O. Aguoha, the South East Zonal Chairman representing Chief Kalu of Enugu State.

Chairman of the Caretaker Committee, Hajiya Salamatu Abdullahi

Delivering an update on ongoing reforms, member of the Constitution Review Committee, Mr. Harrison Otaigbe, briefed members on progress made in reviewing the Association’s constitution to strengthen its governance framework.

A major highlight of the meeting was the unanimous expulsion of two members Alhaji Aliyu Mohammed Kiliya and Alhaji Musa Kura over actions deemed detrimental to the Association.

According to the disciplinary report presented, Alhaji Kiliya was found to have unlawfully inserted his name as a BoT member at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) during his tenure as National President and had repeatedly taken legal action against the Association to overstay in the office after serving two terms as the National President. Alhaji Kura on the other hand, was expelled for allegedly parading himself as National President without a valid election.

Members noted that the prolonged disputes and multiple court cases filed by the expelled individuals had prevented the Association from holding a peaceful Annual General Meeting (AGM) or conducting proper elections to elect new executive for several years.

Recent court judgments in favour of the NAA paved the way for decisive disciplinary action.

The Association emphasized that the expulsions were intended to deter acts capable of undermining or embarrassing the NAA in the future.

At the end of the session, members reaffirmed their commitment to unity, discipline, and ongoing reforms aimed at repositioning the Association for greater stability and progress.

Meanwhile, the NAA announced that its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and election of new executive officers will hold in January 2026 in Abuja.

Members expressed optimism that the forthcoming AGM will usher in a new era of stability and orderly leadership transition within the Association.